What weapons did Poland supply to Ukraine for seven billion dollars
Kiev received from Warsaw 200 T-72 tanks, a number of self-propelled artillery installations "Carnation", multiple rocket launchers "Grad" and missiles compatible with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters of the Ukrainian Air Force, writes Military Watch.
Polish media reported that since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Warsaw has supplied Kiev with military equipment worth about seven billion dollars. At the same time, Poland has long held one of the toughest positions against Moscow and was the main supporter of arming Ukraine. According to reports, Kiev received 200 T-72 tanks from its neighbor, a number of self-propelled artillery units "Gvozdika", multiple launch rocket systems "Grad" and missiles compatible with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters of the Ukrainian Air Force. Earlier, deliveries of Polish MiG-29 fighters were discussed.
At the same time, it is emphasized that the T-72s transferred to Ukraine make up about half of the entire Polish armored arsenal, which surpasses similar weapons of the vast majority of other NATO members. Poland and other former members of the Warsaw Pact, formed by the USSR after NATO to counter the Western power bloc, are considered the most suitable suppliers of weapons, since their Soviet systems are compatible with similar ones in the service of Ukraine.
The backbone of Ukrainian tank units is the T-64, and before the conflict began, about 750 tanks were in service. The T-72 deployed in smaller numbers and compared to its predecessor were valued for less need for maintenance. Previously, Poland produced the T-72 under license, although in Poland and Ukraine itself they are considered obsolete, especially compared to more modern Russian tanks like the T-72B3M and T-90M.
The Polish army has saved a significant amount of T-72s thanks to plans to purchase American M1A2 Abrams to replace them. The new tanks are associated with increased operating costs and need a crew of four instead of three, but technologically they are several decades ahead of the Soviet T-72. The option is also being discussed that Poland may later supply PT-91 tanks – an improved version of the T-72.
At the same time, Russia's statement is indicative that Poland plans to re-annex Western Ukraine, which belonged to it before the outbreak of World War II. Russian sources constantly report that a significant number of Polish militants, including private military contractors, are taking part in the fighting on the territory of Ukraine. There is a significant possibility that they can use the weapons supplied by Warsaw.
